Awake Watches Son MàivsOrient Bambino No Date

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Awake Watches Son Mài at true scale

Son Mài

Orient Bambino No Date at true scale

Bambino No Date

Diameter

39mm

38.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.6mm

44mm

lowest

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

$2,299

$295

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Orient F6 Series

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
38.4mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.6mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Orient F6 Series

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,299
$295
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Awake Watches Son Mài

The Awake Watches Son Mài is praised for its step up in finishing and attention to detail, featuring impressive handcrafted dials with silver leaf gilding and lacquered colors, combined with excellent Super-LumiNova application. Its 39mm recycled steel case is comfortable and works well as a daily watch, though the dial design makes it wear larger. The dial features meticulous lacquer work and a hidden, hand-chiselled silhouette. The La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement offers a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highly regard the Awake Watches Son Mài for its impressive handcrafted dials and comfortable 39mm case.

From video reviewers

The Son Mài's lacquer dial is consistently praised for its depth and intricate detail. Sharp lugs are cited as a drawback affecting comfort. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to luxury brands.

Orient Bambino No Date

The Orient Bambino No Date is widely praised for its value, appearing and feeling more expensive than its price point, with owners appreciating its elegant design, soft dial colors, and classic features like domed crystals and curved dials. The 38.4mm case size is considered ideal for a dress watch by many, and the no-date dial is frequently lauded for improving symmetry and cleaning up the dial's appearance. However, some owners find the "Water Resistant" text on the dial undesirable, and a portion of the community regrets the use of mineral glass instead of sapphire crystal. Accuracy is reported as standard, with one source noting +25/-15 sec/day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its exceptional value and elegant dress watch aesthetics.

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